
Week 2 Waiver Wire Targets You Need to Add Now! (HURRY)
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Antonio Williams
Rookie receiver with the highest PPR output on the source's list despite running only 29% of routes. Converted 11 routes into 4 catches, 64 yards, 1 TD, 4 first downs, and perfect pass rating when targeted. The source's biggest stash because route share could grow from 29% to 80%+ with Stefon Diggs part-time and Dyami Brown potentially scaled down.
Insight pageBryce Young
Quarterback waiver option who finished QB3 last week against the Bears defense. Ron Stewart cautions against overreacting to that result but highlights a favorable matchup this week against Atlanta in their dome, which could provide a good streaming opportunity.
Insight pageC.J. Stroud
Quarterback waiver option for deep league streaming; finished QB15 last week against the Bills. Gets a favorable matchup against Cincinnati this week, making him a dumpster-dive option for desperate rosters.
Insight pageCaleb Douglas
Rookie receiver who crushed it on a per-route basis with 19% targets per route run, almost 3 yards per route run, almost 10% first downs per route run; 7 targets, 5 catches, 94 yards, 24% target share, 2 missed tackles forced. However, limited by being the number one wide receiver attached to Malik Willis in a bad offense.
Insight pageChris Olave
Got banged up in Week 1 but maintained significant volume, running 55 routes on 63 dropbacks for the Saints in a high-tempo offense under Kellen Moore.
Insight pageChris Rodriguez
Rodriguez is the 1B running back for the Jaguars, who look to be performing very well offensively. While likely not available in most leagues, he should be added if available as a backup option in a high-powered offense.
Insight pageCourtland Sutton
Currently out-routed by Pat Bryant, who the source expects to flip Sutton's route share by the end of the season. Sutton's role is at risk of significant decline.
Insight pageDalton Schultz
Tight end with 70%+ route share but failed to score a touchdown in Week 1, falling short of the scoring upside paired with high usage that Ron Stewart considers the baseline for tight end value.
Insight pageDe'Von Achane
Huge add right on the fringe of priority. The Saints' consolidated receiver room (58 routes for Vail, 55 for Olave, 45 for Lance, 6 combined for next two) means the offense will be very up-tempo and pass-heavy, making Achane fantasy relevant. In deep three-wide-receiver one-flex leagues with weak flex options, he could warrant up to 10% FAAB.
Insight pageDemario Douglas
Led the Patriots in routes run but is a slot-only receiver in a very old-school Patriots offense that wants to use Quez Watkins, A.J. Brown (before injury), Romeo Doubs, and even Eli Ricks in receiver and blocking roles. His role likely won't grow even with A.J. Brown hurt; instead, they'll scheme him more touches while keeping his route share the same.
Insight pageDyami Brown
Getting a ton of routes ahead of Antonio Williams; could be scaled down as Williams's route share grows from 29% toward 80%+.
Insight pageEmari Demercado
Rookie who scored 8.8 PPR points in Week 1 with 26% rush share, 30% route share, and 8% target share on 30% of routes—a usage profile similar to Jeremiah Love. Leads the list in fantasy points over expected with 2.1, indicating strong efficiency. Strong handcuff to Amarion Hampton with potential to be a bell cow if Hampton goes down; could be started confidently if Hampton misses time (similar to how Kareem Hunt was used last year). Would very clearly be a bell-cow running back if the main running back went down.
Insight pageEvan Engram
Tight end waiver option with 70%+ route share and touchdown on Monday night. Ron Stewart positions him as a viable fallback for leagues that whiffed on the Brock Bowers replacement, noting there are worse roster decisions than rostering Engram, though his role under Sean Payton's unpredictable scheme may not stick.
Insight pageJalen Coker
WR1 overall after Week 1 with 138 receiving yards and 2 TDs on 8 catches against Bears defense. Year-three breakout candidate with strong recent production: 16 PPR points per game, 2.3 yards per route run, and 21% targets per route run over last eight games. Limited receiving competition (only Terrace Marshall) provides volume opportunity. Projected as WR3 or flex play moving forward. Caution: ankle injury to monitor.
Insight pageJeremiyah Love
Love is described as awesome and is the primary back in the Cardinals backfield, with Tyler Allgeier serving as a complementary option. The source uses Love's usage profile as a comparison point for other handcuff candidates.
Insight pageKeaton Mitchell
Mitchell was the only other non-Amarion Hampton running back to take a snap for the Chargers and had the third most slot routes among running backs, showcasing creative usage. He is likely the Hampton handcuff and could see slot usage independent of Hampton's health. However, the source has concern that if Hampton goes down, it could become a 50/50 split between Mitchell and Camani Vidal rather than a clear bell-cow role, which would limit his standalone upside.
Insight pageKendre Miller
Miller matched Travis Etienne in carries in Week 1 and was a real thorn in his side early in the game. While he lacks standalone upside, he is a good handcuff with potential to carve out 10-12 carries per week and grow his role in the Jaguars offense.
Insight pageKenneth Walker III
Looked amazing in Week 1 Monday Night Football, but health has been a consistent issue throughout his career. This injury history is the primary reason to roster Emitt Johnson as a handcuff.
Insight pageLadd McConkey
McConkey suffered an injury in Week 1, which could create opportunities for other Chargers receivers like Trey Harris to see elevated usage.
Insight pageMalachi Fields
Part-time receiver with 19% targets per route run, a strong number that could improve as a real target in the offense after Neighbors and Likely. Positioned to emerge with limited competition.
Insight pageMalik Washington
Led the Dolphins in routes run and target share at 32%, but the source is unsure if it will matter in the Dolphins offense.
Insight pageMalik Willis
Quarterback waiver target only rostered in 21% of leagues despite QB13 finish last week versus the Raiders. Ron Stewart likes him as a high-end QB2 in any matchup, suggesting significant upside relative to his low ownership.
Insight pageMichael Mayer
Tight end six in expected points per game with ninth-highest route share and really good usage. Qualifies as a top-12 tight end in any game that Brock Bowers misses, making him a valuable fill-in option for Bowers-dependent rosters. Likely already picked up off waivers.
Insight pageOmar Cooper Jr.
Rookie receiver with strong debut: one catch for nearly 40 yards with multiple missed tackles forced, showcasing the YAC upside he was drafted for. Now banged up with an ankle injury, but Ron Stewart views this as a stock-up opportunity despite the setback, as he must work back from injury and get up to speed with the Jets offense. Can be stashed on IR in deep leagues.
Insight pageOmarion Hampton
Hampton is the primary running back for the Chargers, but the source has concern about his handcuff situation. If Hampton goes down, the backfield could become a 50/50 split between Keeton Mitchell and Camani Vidal rather than a clear bell-cow situation, which limits the upside of holding him as a starter.
Insight pagePat Bryant
Looked awesome on Monday night despite not being a full-time receiver; had multiple first downs early in the first half and led the team in target share on Monday night. The source expects his routes to flip Courtland Sutton's by the end of the season as a really strong stash, though not yet running enough routes to be startable.
Insight pagePat Freiermuth
Tight end with 70%+ route share and touchdown in Week 1, meeting Ron Stewart's baseline expectation for tight end value: high route share paired with scoring upside.
Insight pageStefon Diggs
In a part-time role with limited route share; risk of remaining part-time as Antonio Williams's route share grows from 29% toward 80%+. The source expects Diggs to be scaled down as the Ravens offense evolves.
Insight pageTravis Etienne
Primary running back for the Jaguars, but Kendre Miller matched him in carries in Week 1, suggesting a more significant backfield split than expected. In a shootout game, Etienne ended up with nine targets, indicating pass-catching upside but also backfield competition.
Insight pageTre Harris
Harris has year-two upside and could potentially break out in the Chargers offense. He could be elevated as a waiver target due to Ladd McConkey's injury, though there is also a possibility that Keeton Mitchell could be used in the slot instead of Harris taking over McConkey's role. The source describes him as a fun prospect with breakout potential.
Insight pageTyler Allgeier
Priority waiver wire add rostered in only 42% of leagues despite being a top handcuff. Shares backfield with Jeremiah Love but has standalone value in a pinch. One of the biggest handcuffs in the league, especially if Cardinals offense performs well. Ron Stewart willing to bid 10%+ FAB on this player. Would very clearly be a bell-cow running back if the main running back went down.
Insight pageTyler Shough
Quarterback waiver target who was 'amazing' this week. Ron Stewart believes the offensive environment is strong enough that Shough will be in the mix as a high-end QB2 regardless of matchup, indicating consistent upside.
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